The following is the introduction to The Big Book of Modern Fantasy, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, to be published by Vintage Books on July 21, 2020. Introduction copyright (c) 2020 by VanderMeer Creative, Inc. Fantasy is a broad and various category that on the one hand can feature fire-breathing dragons and on the other […] The post How Fantasy Literature Helped Create the 21st Century appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'
[ Electric Literature | 2020-07-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Like moons, Ancient Greece and adolescence, spring has given writers inspiration for centuries. “To what purpose, April, do you return again?” asks Edna St Vincent Millay, noting the “redness / of little leaves” and “the spikes of the crocus”. To Shakespeare, this time of year puts “the spirit... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2020-05-01 14:56:50 UTC ]
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Souvenir Press will publish The Sunny Nihilist by former Vice editor Wendy Syfret. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-30 15:51:07 UTC ]
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At a Google Hangouts Meet this week a question was asked by one of the participants. ‘Can objects be made sentient through this technology?’ Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 15:54:59 UTC ]
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When we think of poems, these days most people probably automatically think of lyric poems: usually quite short poems which describe the poet’s (or an imagined speaker’s) thoughts and feelings. But from the epic poems of Homer to the Border Ballads of the Middle Ages to notable contemporary... Continue reading at Interesting Literature
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With sales at some bookstores down by as much as 80% since the outbreak of the coronavirus, the U.K. Booksellers Association has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlining steps the government can take to support the industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Yale University Press London has appointed Stuart Weir in the newly created role of production director, overseeing editorial, production and design for all London-originated titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-28 02:25:36 UTC ]
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The chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a new micro-loan scheme for small businesses, to alleviate the impact of the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-27 14:18:05 UTC ]
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Many lives are radically different right now. But birthdays, anniversaries, and public holidays come and go as before. The pink supermoon would have appeared whether we’d watched it from our windows or outdoors among a crowd of strangers. This week, Earth Day, Shakespeare’s birthday, and World... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2020-04-24 14:34:13 UTC ]
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If it wasn’t already obvious that the media industry was in dire straits before the coronavirus came along, it has become abundantly obvious now. Every day, it seems, news outlets large and small are announcing waves of furloughs, salary cuts, and layoffs for significant numbers of their... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-24 11:57:00 UTC ]
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This is Personal Space: The Memoir Show, with Sari Botton. On this episode, Sari talks with Alia Volz, the author of reported, historical memoir, Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco — about being raised by colorful hippie parents who ran an illegal pot-brownie... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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On this episode of Sheltering, bookstore owner and author Emma Straub speaks with Maris Kreizman about her new novel, All Adults Here. Straub talks about the support that’s poured in for her bookstore (Books Are Magic) and how best to support our local institutions right now. She also discusses... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-23 19:00:30 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association (IPA) has called on world governments to help the global book trade using economic stimulus packages during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 11:28:36 UTC ]
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The photography community is fighting back with print sales to raise money for struggling artists during the COVID-19 recession. As the coronavirus pandemic forces us to embrace living remotely, often limiting our connection to the outside world to digital platforms and images, professional... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-04-18 12:31:45 UTC ]
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Blake Gopnik argues that Warhol had a lasting effect on advertising, fashion, music, film, television and photography. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-17 15:51:05 UTC ]
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As quarantine continues, we’re all noticing that we respond to lockdown differently. While many spend each day providing care, food and other necessities, those of us privileged enough to be 'stuck at home' are seeing our friends’ and family members’ behaviour change under the new... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2020-04-17 15:42:05 UTC ]
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Chinese authors and publishers are trawling ancient texts, cultural heritage, and historical evidence for inspiration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade associations and other organizations have stepped up to provide information and resources to help those in the book publishing industry navigate the crisis. Below is an overview of what a number of groups are doing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Hearst UK knows readers are longing for positive and uplifting content, akin to another version of Italians singing on balconies. Over Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2020-04-16 16:15:52 UTC ]
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The magazine group has been publishing more positive, feel-good content based on audience research. The post ‘Practical, life-affirming, positive’: How Hearst UK is creating more uplifting content appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2020-04-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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